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Nostalgia & History > Long Ago and Far AwayDate: 04/19/17 14:51 Long Ago and Far Away Author: nycman Long ago was 77 years ago and far away was Little Falls, NY. On this date, April 19, 1940,the New York Central Lake Shore Limited wrecked on the Gulf Curve in Little Falls. That fine looking J-1e Hudson 5315, seen in better days, was destroyed in the wreck, and at least 31 fatalities took place. 5315 ended up against the rock wall in about the center of the photo of the tracks.
  Date: 04/19/17 16:48 Re: Long Ago and Far Away Author: CPR_4000 Great image. What's the single-track line to the right? Ah,it's the Little Falls & Dolgeville!
http://gino.cdfw.net/_railpage/LFD/LFD3.html Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 04/19/17 16:57 by CPR_4000. Date: 04/19/17 17:20 Re: Long Ago and Far Away Author: ut-1 Thanks for posting these photos.
Date: 04/19/17 17:30 Re: Long Ago and Far Away Author: TheApostleGreen A terrible tragedy. Thanks for posting these pictures.
A poignant 2015 article about the catastrophe can be found here: http://www.timesunion.com/tuplus-local/article/Haunting-echoes-of-horrific-1940-Little-Falls-6264809.php Worst disaster to befall the NYC in over 60 years (since Ashtabula), if I recall correctly. ~Joe P. Hainesville, IL Date: 04/20/17 10:20 Re: Long Ago and Far Away Author: MaryMcPherson Date: 04/20/17 14:50 Re: Long Ago and Far Away Author: nycman Thanks Mary. I have the collection of wreck photos, and some are pretty gruesome. Here is another shot of the vicinity.
CZ, your private message box is full. Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 04/20/17 15:07 by nycman.  |
